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rec head

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failed to connect Video decoder to source / splitter
« on: January 19, 2013, 07:50:22 am »

When trying to play some older DVD rips (as mkv) I get the message "failed to connect Video decoder to source / splitter." When playing newer rips the work fine. I used Makemkv for both. Any ideas?
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Re: failed to connect Video decoder to source / splitter
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2013, 09:09:00 am »

bump. I still haven't been able to figure this out.
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Re: failed to connect Video decoder to source / splitter
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2013, 12:08:06 pm »

What happens if you rename your file endings from ".mkv" to ".mpeg" or ".avi"?
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Re: failed to connect Video decoder to source / splitter
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2013, 10:10:56 am »

I didn't have much time but I renamed one file with .avi and it did not change.
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Re: failed to connect Video decoder to source / splitter
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2013, 01:23:35 am »

Are you using Red October (Standard or HQ)?
What hardware do you have in your system?
Are these files able to play on other software?
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Re: failed to connect Video decoder to source / splitter
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2013, 03:37:09 am »

In addition to fitbrit suggestions of more details the other option is to post a link to an upload of a sample (or small part of) a file that causes the issue.
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Re: failed to connect Video decoder to source / splitter
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2013, 01:41:29 pm »

I have tried Standard and HQ. These files play fine in WMC.

The system is a dedicated HTPC. i3 2105 using onboard graphics. SSD system drive. 3 media drives.

I don't know how to edit the file down to a reasonable size.
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